Southern Water
Technical Manager - Water
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Technical Manager - Water
Technical Manager – Water
Closing Date: 24 July 2026 Job Title: Technical Manager – Water Location: Worthing, West Sussex (Hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £48,000–£52,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
About the Role
Closing Date: 24 July 2026
As we move through AMP8, Southern Water is delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry. Its focus is on improving environmental performance, service resilience, and long-term affordability for customers.
This role involves leading the effective management and delivery of developer-related water and wastewater applications, including:
- Oversight of Developers, New Appointments and Variations (NAVs)
- Self-Lay Providers (SLPs)
Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with industry regulations, company standards, and agreed service levels.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Lead and manage a team of Technical Coordinators and Application Advisors, ensuring efficient assessment, coordination, and approval of water and wastewater applications.
- Oversee the timely technical review of developer designs by approved design partners, including compliance with:
- Codes for Adoption
- Water Industry Act requirements
- Self-lay accreditation standards
- Represent Southern Water in engaging with:
- Developers
- Customers
- NAVs
- SLPs
- External stakeholders
- Ensure consistent communication and upholding of technical/commercial position.
- Provide technical leadership and support for complex or non-standard developer applications, including:
- Identifying engineering solutions
What You’ll Bring to the Role
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Essential:
- Proven experience leading and developing teams in customer-focused, target-driven environments.
- Strong civil engineering design principles and associated construction techniques knowledge.
- Experience within a regulated industry environment, with an understanding of:
- Governance
- Compliance requirements
- In-depth knowledge of water industry standards, including:
- Codes for Adoption
- Building Regulations
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
About Southern Water
Southern Water is transforming Britain’s water industry with a £7.8bn investment plan (2025–30). This role offers:
- Meaningful impact and influence over major strategic decisions.
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Our environment encourages senior professionals to:
- Shape long-term value creation.
- Drive personal/professional growth and innovation.
Commitments
Southern Water is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We will make reasonable adjustments where needed during recruitment.
Pre-employment Requirements
Successful candidates must provide:
- Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK
- Criminal record check (DBC)
- Employment/education history verification (past three years)
Appointment is conditional on:
- Passing security vetting.
Further proof may be required for higher-level clearance positions.
Work Culture
Our purpose drives meaningful change for society and the environment. We’re part of an empowering team that upholds sustainability and innovative practices.
Our customers rely on us for 24/7 incident support. Role flexibility, including rotas, will be discussed during interview.
Flexibility Note
We acknowledge many cannot adhere to traditional office hours. Review all reasonable requests before deciding whether this role aligns with personal circumstances.
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